The Rodney Dangerfield of goalies

Let the debate begin... Chris Osgood is a Hall of Famer.  Have a look at his numbers:

NHL totals			GP:744	W:401	L:216	T:66			GA:768	SO:50	GAA:2.49	S%:.905

These numbers are better (and in some cases, considerably better) than Johnny Bower, Grant Fuhr, Gerry Cheevers and Billy Smith among others - all of whom are in The Hall.  The argument against him has always been that he played for the Wings, but I'm pretty sure it didn't hurt Grant Fuhr that he played with the Oilers in the '80's or Billy Smith that he played with the Isles during their dynasty.  Patrick Roy (douchebag) is one of the best all time, but do you think he would have the same numbers if he played part or all of his career with, say, the Panthers rather than the Avs with Sakic, Forsberg, Blake and Co.? I'm guessing the same people who don't think Ozzy should be in are the same people who don't think Lindros should make it either.  The bar has been set though (it's become the "Hall of Pretty Good") and ya can't change it now.  Oh, did I mention Ozzy won 3 cups, 2 Jennings and that he was in the running for the Conn Smythe in 2008 and 2009?

There must have been a groupon on travel deals for Canuck fans to London, England.  Yikes.

Funny man... Greg Giraldo.  Giraldo was a hilarious comedian that passed away in 2010 and is best known for his work on the Comedy Central Roasts.  Check out this series made on him -  Give it up for Greg Giraldo.

Reason #581 why I love Canada: It's the middle of the summer and stupid-hot outside, but there was a bunch of kids playing road hockey in the middle of the day!

I assume most people are the same and know little about the Steve Miller Band other than the greatest hits or what is played on the radio ("some people call me Maurice, whaaa-wooooo"!), but here are a couple cool tracks from his album "Recall the Beginning": High On You Mama and Fandango.

I can't remember the last time I liked so many Blue Jay players at the same time.  There isn't really anyone I dislike (besides the entire bullpen) and, despite their recent play, I still like Hill and Snider.  Which leads me to my...

Top 5 favourite Blue Jays of all time (Bautista is getting close to cracking the list):
5 - Jesse Barfield
4 - Dave Stieb
3 - Carlos Delgado
2 - Roy Halladay
1 - Fred McGriff

I could have sworn that I heard something about a Bon Jovi cover band on the radio the other day, but that can't be real can it?

Stick it in your ear: "Plazmakeks" by Colour Haze.  Skip to the 2 minute mark.  Awesome slow jam with no vocals that's kinda heavy/jazzy/smooth/psychedelic and just great. The best way I can describe it is Zeppelin meets Soundgarden.  This is probably the best band I have discovered in the past 5 years. 

It's funny how your tastes change as you get older... like now I like tomatoes and rum.

I mentioned in an earlier blog that Big Sugar had a new album coming out.  Well it's out now and the samples I've heard are not very promising.  It has a strong reggae feel which does absolutely nothing for me.  The Red Hot Chili Peppers also have a new album coming out and they have released the first single, "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie".  It stinks.  I guess I should stop having such high expectations for bands working on their 47th album and the musicians are as old as dirt.

I have discovered the true purpose of the rearview camera that some vehicles have... it is best used for when you are about to leave a party and one of your drunk friends dances in front of it like he's making an old Beastie Boys video!

Is Travis Snider doomed?  I like Anthopolous but I heard him say earlier this season that he didn't like sending players down all the time and that he would rather let them stay with the Jays to work through their issues.  Snider seems to have the skills to pay the bills but can't stay consistent and it's likely because he's worried about being sent down every time he starts to slump.  I also think it's interesting that Arencibia is batting .200 and there is never talk of his struggles or sending him down.

30+ degree heat when you're hungover is just cruel.

The Buffalo Bills are playing more games in Toronto at the Skydome (I still like to call it the Skydome) this season, but until they figure out how to let the fans tailgate like you can in Buffalo it will never work.

Most people have heard of the Canadian band The Sheepdogs by now as they have been all over the radio with their single, "I Don't Know".  They are a good band and if you like that tune you should check out "Greedy Man" from their 2007 album "Trying to Grow".



Cheers!
Bonesminded